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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,656.92, 45,066.55 and 18,509.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,656.92, 45,066.55 and 18,509.77 is: 25,543.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,656.92 : 45,066.55 = 18,509.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,656.92/45,066.55 = 18,509.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,656.92x = 45,066.55 × 18,509.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,656.92x = 834,171,318.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,171,318.52/32,656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,543.48

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